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BT05 LFJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,260 mi
Last recorded184,260 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 184,260 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 184,260 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 173,324 miles

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2013 173,324 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 May 2012 151,407 miles

OIL LEAKS

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

O/S DOOR MIRROR SLIGHT HOLE

Fail 25 May 2012 151,407 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

O/S DOOR MIRROR SLIGHT HOLE

OIL LEAKS

Pass 21 May 2011 120,413 miles

O/S/R TYRE FLAT

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2011 130,413 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R TYRE FLAT

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 108,636 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 108,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,723 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,440 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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BT05 LFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 LFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT05 LFJ registered?

BT05 LFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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